As a believer in Christ, one of the traits that should differentiate you
from an ordinary fellow is the ability to cast out demons (Mark 16:17). However, if demons are
tormenting you and you fail to do something about them, don’t expect God to do
anything either. He has already done what He should do by giving you authority
over them. He expects you to exercise this authority before He takes the next
step of enforcement. The ball is now in your court; if you fail to pass it to
Him, He will leave you with the ball. In 2nd Kings 4:1-7, we read of a window
whose husband was a prophet. The man died and left her with two boys and a lot
of debt. Initially, when the creator came calling, she was not the only one
owing money, she might have said to herself like some people in Nigeria would say: “Even Nigeria as a nation is indebted, and so in America
for that matter; so what is the big deal if I owe people money”? Although the
Almighty God was there on His throne with all His power, might, zeal and
resources, He could not do anything to help her for as long as she tolerated
poverty, lack and debt. But one day, tired of repeated fruitless visits, her
creator came and threatened to sell her sons into slavery if she was unable to
pay the debt. Pushed to the wall, she cried out for help, and help came. She
was delivered from the threat that would have hindered her boys from fulfilling
their destinies. When will you be tired of managing or condoning your
unpleasant situation?

Let us note a few things about deliverance. It is a great thing to be
delivered. Mary Magdalene was delivered of seven powerful demons and she
eventually became a divine treasurer. Her destiny was to be a divine treasurer
ministering to the needs of Jesus, but for as long as the demons were in her,
she could not fulfil this. This simply tells us that one way the devil tries to
hinder a person from fulfilling his or her destiny is by sending one or more
demons to possess him or her. When such demons come into that individual, they will give the fellow some other assignment to distract their victim from the original purpose of God.When an evil spirit took over the
position of the Holy Spirit in the heart of King Saul, he became tormented.
Demons torment their victims tremendously. If you have been delivered from the
hands of demons, you will appreciate your freedom. Are you still allowing
demons to hinder your destiny? It’s time to confront them today! Jesus wants to
set you free. You just need to cooperate with Him.

Prayer Point

Father, send Your fire to
chase out the presence and manipulating effect of demons in my life, family and
ministry

About Open Heavens

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.Learn More →